Overview
Aviation litigation frequently involves complex issues of jurisdiction and civil procedure, as well as technical familiarity and experience with the situations and products involved in aviation accidents. For several decades, our attorneys have represented a variety of U.S. and non-U.S. aviation industry companies involving litigation in all New Mexico state and federal courts. We are skilled at addressing jurisdictional and service of process issues where non-U.S. companies are involved.
Our lawyers have experience representing aerospace companies that are self-insured, as well as dealing with aviation liability insurance carriers, brokers, and claims adjusting groups. Much of our work has been focused on defense of diverse types of liability claims involving aviation companies, pilots, other employees and executives, as well as aircraft products, including the following:
- Commercial airline companies
- Manufacturers of aircraft and/or aircraft parts and equipment
- Medical air transport companies
- Fixed base operators
- Aircraft maintenance companies
- Aircraft services providers
- Companies providing storage and/or transportation services
- Commercial and private pilots
- Flight attendants
- Commercial hot air ballooning companies, contractors and pilots
Our experience includes diverse types of aircraft and aircraft products, including:
- Fixed wing aircraft (including commercial jets, small private jets, and twin or single engine planes)
- Tilt rotor aircraft
- Aircraft engines and parts
- Other aircraft parts/equipment
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